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Life In Henderson

Henderson, TN is a small town that is full of charm and has an atmosphere of Southern hospitality. While most events are held on campus, if you're looking to get off campus, it's a short drive to both Memphis or Nashville, Tennessee.

Get Involved

There are so many different clubs at FHU that focus on all aspects of life. Take advantage of the tight-knit community and unique opportunities offered at FHU by being involved in these groups.

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Giving is Personal

"Freed has allowed me to pursue both of my interests in life all in one place. Not many college students get the opportunity to oversee a mission trip to South America with their professors and be published for undergraduate research all in the same year."

Hall of Fame

FHU has a history of talented student athletes and coaches who have helped make FHU Athletics what they are today. Check out who these students are and what accomplishments they've made. Know someone who deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? Use the nomination form below to tell us about it.

FHU's Mission

The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service.

We're proud of FHU alumnus Dallas Shaw ('05) for continued success and growth with Hoss' Loaded Burgers in the Nashville area. We're thankful for the ways our alumni serve in their communities and around...

Do you know someone who is looking for a job? FHU’s Dining Service has the following jobs available:
Dining Service Workers - Food line service, stocking, cleaning, cashiering
Staff Cooks - Short order...

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National Championship rings are in the house! Make plans to be with us Saturday November 10th for Homecoming for a special celebration.

Welcome Home to 16 new soccer players today and many returning. We can’t wait to see what the Lions do on the field this year! #foreveralion

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Congratulations to FHU alumna Tiffani Harris who has been selected for an important role in the future of the state of Tennessee's standardized test known as TNReady. She and just 36 other educators were...

Alright FHU Fans. We need your help one more time! Vote for the FHU Baseball and Softball teams for the Top Moment… https://t.co/FTOWAiXJR2

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Thank you, Scott Hamilton, for graciously sharing your time today; we cannot wait until you entertain, motivate and inspire us at the Freed-Hardeman Benefit Dinner Dec. 7!

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Attention FHU students! Are you looking for a part time job while attending school. We are looking for some hard working motivated students who want to work a few hours a week to help offset their school...

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RT @AMCSports: Here it is! The final rd. of the AMC Top Moment of 2017-18! Poll No. 1 will end Wed. at 9 A.M. A second poll will… https://t.co/2CkFQi7DlY

To my many brethren that have become Trump and hard right evangelical religious political agenda supporters, aren't you forgetting at least six very important truths of God and our nation.
One, God can...

We love seeing these great alumni, who were part of the Seventh Annual Donna White Memorial Golf Tournament at… https://t.co/mE1ftOU5xt

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We love seeing these great alumni, who were part of the Seventh Annual Donna White Memorial Golf Tournament at… https://t.co/s7KRZtF6rw

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We love seeing these great alumni at the Seventh Annual Donna White Memorial Tournament at Montgomery Bell State Park! Through this event, alumni and friends have raised more than $80,000 to help FHU students.

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We are so excited to host the National Youth Conference on our campus this year. Welcome conference attendees! #NYC2018 #NYCtakesoverFHU

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RT @SERawlProspects: Big Congratulations to these two #rawlingsboys today! @bradyha02456278 and @btuck2424 on their commitment to… https://t.co/l6bvRokKDz

Dr. Billy Smith announces his intention to retire from his role as dean of the College of Biblical Studies and cont… https://t.co/eARN2XCP0Q

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Thirty-eight days until freshmen move-in day. John is counting down the days!!!

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Dr. Billy Smith announces his intention to retire from his role as dean of the College of Biblical Studies and continue to teach as an FHU Distinguished Professor of Bible; Dr. Mark Blackwelder, current...

We hope you will join us as we welcome Olympic Gold Medalist and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton to the 54th Annual Freed-Hardeman Benefit Dinner on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018! To purchase tickets, visit http://www.fhu.edu/hamilton.

If you left something behind, please email kpack@fhu.edu. You have one week to contact her and arrange pickup. Unfo… https://t.co/fdu6TgP1Db

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Even the little ones know what is best for their future!!! Expecting him to enroll in the class of 2034.

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Nick Jackson and Tana Williams, upcoming seniors at Freed-Hardeman University, are summer interns with us at Vector Wealth Strategies, LLC. They are both doing such a fantastic job! We are so grateful...

My grandfather, William "Bill" Johnson, passed away yesterday. In digging through photos I had scanned, I found these a couple of pictures from his days as a student at Freed-Hardeman College. I believe...

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We are so thankful for the 975 campers and 250 staff members who have come together to make another wonderful year… https://t.co/I2rjrz3O3t

Listen to the latest podcast episode of FHUniquely, where Dr. John McLaughlin, Dr. Margaret Payne, and students Anna Bell and Brittany Hayes join Dr. Derrick Spradlin to discuss their recent trip to England....

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RT @AMCSports: HERE IT IS! The bracket for the #AMCSports Top Moment of 2017-18 Social Media contest!
Release |… https://t.co/iyxUEaVW0M

Would love to find a funnel cake/fried Oreos booth to include in our Monday night activities. Anyone know of any possibilities?

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Thanks to Dr. Derrick Spradlin for sharing this link: "The latest podcast episode of FHUniquely is now available on iTunes and SoundCloud. In this episode, FHU Softball team members Caitlyn Carter, Kaylyn...

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Golden Year Reunion Singing

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Thank you to the Henderson Civitan Club for this Flag Day presentation for our city, and thank you WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for covering it!

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RT @nbonsell24: The @NAIAWorldSeries recap video is almost here.. hoping to drop it tomorrow on Twitter and YouTube. Some really gr… https://t.co/R8SSot5UF9

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Wanna help with the service projects? Thanks to Hannah C. Taylor Ratliff for all of her hard work on this. See her… https://t.co/ZWGHrULuwv

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The Golden Year Reunion is in full swing. Here they are “Painting with the President.”

RT @inkyjohnson: This is the day that the lord has made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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RT @connor_creasy11: What a year and what a family! Finished #2 in the nation when we weren’t picked to get out of the conference. Best… https://t.co/NJ9ZfRfU6Q

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RT @NAIABall: Freed-Hardeman closer Beau Caviness recorded 18 saves this season, one short of an NAIA record, but somehow didn’t… https://t.co/OVtcsbXZeE

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From Dr. Derrick Spradlin: "FHU's chapter of the English honor society has a new podcast called FHUniquely, which features interviews with faculty and students about their different projects. You can find...

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RT @FHU_LIONS: Congratulations to @joshsears34 on being named First team All-American! #Firsttimeinschoolhistory #WellDeserved

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FHU SOFTBALL: Spots are still available for the 2018 FHU Softball Summer Camp, set to take place June 11-14. For mo… https://t.co/tPcbZRMFeF

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RT @SSLester_24: Memories from the 2018 Avista
NAIA College World Series Lewiston Idaho #FHULions??#forloveofthegame #FinishStrong… https://t.co/qM64ykh3Xo

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It was a great evening at Bellevue church of Christ!

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Thanks to the Walkers and Winchester church of Christ for a great weekend!

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Loved catching up with old friends and making new ones in Jackson Tennessee tonight!

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The FHU Presidential Trek stopped at the Bellevue Church of Christ in Nashville tonight. It was great seeing so much support for FHU and meeting a great group of young people.

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Horizons 2018 starts 4 weeks from today!!

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Week 1 of Mid-South Youth Camp has begun! Please join us in praying for our amazing director, staff, counselors and campers, as they grow closer to God and one another.

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We had a great visit with the Winchester Church of Christ on the FHU Presidential Trek. Joseph and Alex are doing great ministry. We enjoyed being a part of their All In One Day and made many new friends.

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RT @Mercenarydad: Seeing my son with a Duck Dynasty beard and an 80’s mullet makes me proud he had a very long baseball season! @IsaacHoweth @FHU_LIONS

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The FHU Presidential Trek had a fabulous night at the home of Dan and Pam Walker. We visited with alumni, current students, students planning to attend FHU, old friends and new. Join us tomorrow at the...

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RT @SSLester_24: Wishing all the @FHU_LIONS @gofhulions @TheBroPenFHU and families safe travels home today. @HKL1960 and I want Than… https://t.co/SoHETlHqjH

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RT @the10throcket: It occurs to me that @freedhardeman has played in two national champ games since @davidshannonfhu became… https://t.co/E0I7i7i6U2

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President David Shannon, FHU Director of Safety and Security Rodney Weaver and the entire FHU family share our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel Baker, the Dickson County...

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RT @DotsonJason: Very proud for @FHU_LIONS @coopmays11 @davidshannonfhu for finishing NAIA National Champion Runner Up We greatly e… https://t.co/0oJpiZSXtr

From FHU Baseball: “We fell short tonight in a battle with Southeastern University 8-1.
We get the opportunity to bounce back tomorrow at 3 p.m. PDT (5 p.m. CST) as we take on Georgia Gwinnett College!...

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Tonight’s #WorldSeries Game — Go, Lions!

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FHU BASEBALL: @gofhulions @FHU_LIONS @TheBroPenFHU back in action tonight as they take on @FireAthletics in the NAI… https://t.co/mozBk7KAne

RT @JoshuaGNews: Huge upset win for Freed-Hardeman over second-seeded Georgia Gwinnett. Tomorrow night’s game should bring in a pret… https://t.co/p9mkTmg0PO

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RT @SSLester_24: FHU just beat the #2 team in the nation to advance in the NAIA World Series
Just about gave me a heartache … https://t.co/eFXyfp7Ik5

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RT @nbonsell24: Most intense game of the series so far. Beau Caviness of @FHU_LIONS with an absolute gutsy relief performance that… https://t.co/vQ2gGeupdw

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We gratefully remember those who have given all. #MemorialDay

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Monday, May 28 NAIA #WorldSeries Schedule:
FHU Softball will play Southern Oregon University at 11 a.m. C.S.T. in Clermont, Florida.
FHU Baseball will play host team, Lewis-Clark State College, at 8:30...

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Way to go Lions! #HearUsRoar

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Way to go, Lions! #HearUsRoar

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FHU BASEBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE: The @gofhulions @FHU_LIONS game against Georgia Gwinnett has been moved to Sunday at… https://t.co/RnRTe9ncsF

FHU BASEBALL: @gofhulions @FHU_LIONS @TheBroPenFHU take on @GeorgiaGwinnett in the second round of the NAIA Basebal… https://t.co/PAIWTQqQmI

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FHU SOFTBALL: @gofhulions @FHUsoftball_ take on @GeorgiaGwinnett in 2nd round of NAIA Softball World Series today a… https://t.co/vpyAoYFade

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RT @DyuceWoodson: .@gofhulions showing they are kings of the jungle (at least so far) with a convincing win over Northwestern Ohio.… https://t.co/M0odQmTr6s

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Saturday, May 26, NAIA #WorldSeries Schedule:
FHU Softball plays at 4:30 p.m. CST, as they take on Georgia Gwinnett College at Legends Way Field in Clermont, Florida.
FHU Baseball takes on Georgia Gwinnett...

Softball - Won 4-0 over Faulkner University in opening round of NAIA World Series

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FHU SOFTBALL: @gofhulions @FHUsoftball_ tack on another run in the top of the sixth inning to pull ahead 4-0 enteri… https://t.co/3mUujgR3T6

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FHU SOFTBALL: Lady Lions push two runs across in the top of the first inning and one more in the fifth inning and a… https://t.co/Lzb06mdixN

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THE 2018 GOLDEN YEAR REUNION - JUNE 13-15
The Freed-Hardeman Golden Year Reunion is for anyone who attended or graduated from Freed-Hardeman at least fifty years ago (in 1968 or before). We would love...

Support our #WorldSeriesBound Lion Baseball and Lady Lion Softball teams by updating your profile photo with one of our FHU World Series frames! To update your profile photo with one of the frames:
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Thank you, @WBBJ7News , for this story on @FHU_LIONS and @FHUsoftball_ , who are #WorldSeriesBound ! #HearUsRoar https://t.co/GgVNvD8UXn

There was a big crowd for the area wide youth event in Knoxville at the West End Church of Christ. Everyone had a Coke, moon pie, and a smile.

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The FHU Presidential Trek was privileged to be a part of the inaugural event in the new auditorium at the Karns Church of Christ. It was great to visit with so many alumni and friends as well as to talk...

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Great to see FHU alumni, friends, and future students from the Knoxville area at the Trek this weekend!

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Great to see FHU alumni, friends, and future students from the Knoxville area at the Trek this weekend!

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Great to see FHU alumni, friends, and future students from the Knoxville area at the Trek this weekend!

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Great to see FHU alumni, friends, and future students from the Knoxville area at the Trek this weekend!

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Congratulations, Alaina!

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We had a blast this morning at the Knoxville area wide Presidential Reception! Big thanks to Gregg & Sherrye Woodall for hosting all of the FHU alumni, friends, and students.

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We had a blast this morning at the Knoxville area wide Presidential Reception! Big thanks to Gregg & Sherrye Woodall for hosting all of the FHU alumni, friends, and students.

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What a year! Lady Lion Basketball wins the national championship, Lady Lion Softball is headed to the World Series and now . . . Lion Baseball is headed to the World Series with a sweep of Upland Bracket!...

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If you've ever attended Mid-South Youth Camp, take a minute to read the comments on this post on the MSYC page. You'll love the memories.

This week marks a season of new beginnings.
This past Saturday 300 graduates walked across the stage in Lloyd Auditorium to receive their diploma and begin the next phase of their lives. This week there...

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Oct 13, 2016

Freed-Hardeman University students will have the opportunity to work with Broadway professional Laura Osnes Oct. 25, 2016. The culminating event, “Broadway After Class: An Evening with Laura Osnes and Friends,” will be a performance at 7:00pm in FHU’s Old Chapel Hall.

A dedication ceremony for the newly renovated health sciences wing at FHU/Dickson was conducted Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 with approximately 100 persons in attendance.

Oct 10, 2016

Dr. Joe Wiley has announced he will retire as president of Freed-Hardeman University effective June 1, 2017. In sharing his decision, Wiley said, “When I interviewed for the position of president of FHU, I was asked how long I intended to serve. My response was a minimum of seven years and a maximum of 10. This year, I will complete my ninth year as president of Freed-Hardeman University.” While stating his intent to retire at the end of the 2016-17 academic year, Wiley added, “If a new president is not identified and/or not able to take office on June 1, 2017, the board has requested (and I have agreed) that I will continue to serve as president until a successor has been employed.”

Sep 29, 2016

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Freed-Hardeman University in the top tier of 146 schools included in the Regional Universities—South rankings. FHU will be listed 43rd in the “Best Colleges 2017” guidebook. In addition, FHU will be listed as #14 in “Best Value Schools.”

Sep 29, 2016

Freed-Hardeman University Theatre will open its 2016 - 2017 Theatre Season Oct. 13 with “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” This musical is a revival of the 1998 Broadway play with three new songs, along with arrangements of the old songs. The whole cast is here: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, Sally and Snoopy use their beloved Peanuts charm to make a fun show.

The newly renovated health sciences wing at FHU/Dickson will be dedicated Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at 2:00pm. The public is invited to attend.

Sep 22, 2016

GetEducated.com has ranked Freed-Hardeman University’s distance Master of Business Administration 23rd in its listing of Best Affordable Online MBA Programs with Regional Accreditation. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as well as the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs accredits FHU’s program.

​In August, a group of Freed-Hardeman University students participated in a sports marketing course that gave them the opportunity to gain real world experience.

Sep 14, 2016

Enrollment for Fall 2016 at FHU/Dickson has passed the century mark with more than 100 students enrolling for the fall semester. Freed-Hardeman University began offering coursework leading to bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and business in 2014. Since that time, four-year degrees in criminal justice, psychology, social work and nursing have been added.